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Each week, two of media’s most influential thinkers, Evan Shapiro & Marion Ranchet, take on the hottest media topics with their hottest takes, helping their audience chart a course through the maelstrom that is today’s Media Odyssey. Based in the US, Evan Shapiro is the Media Industry’s official Cartographer, known for his well-researched and provocative analysis of the entertainment ecosystem in ... more

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The new buyer isn’t Netflix, it’s the audience. 

Live from MIPCOM 2025, Evan Shapiro and Marion Ranchet sit down with Filmhub CEO Alan d’Escragnolle and Vortex Media CEO Justin Rebelo to unpack how independent producers and distributors are reinvent... more

Who really runs the media world now — creators, corporations, or algorithms?

In this episode of the Media Odyssey Podcast, hosts Evan Shapiro and Marion Ranchet unpack the newly released Creator Ecosphere Map, a first-of-its-kind visual of the entir... more

What happens when a niche fandom becomes a global streaming powerhouse?

In this episode of the Media Odyssey Podcast, hosts Evan Shapiro and Marion Ranchet sit down with World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, the creative minds... more

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Jimmy Kimmel is at the center of the conversation where politics, free speech, and billion-dollar mergers collide.

In this episode of the Media Odyssey Podcast, hosts Evan Shapiro and Marion Ranchet unpack the dramatic suspension and reinstatement o... more

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Alan Descangro
CEO of Filmhub
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Justin Rebelo
CEO of Vortex Pictures
Vortex Pictures
Episode: WHY YOU'RE NOT GETTING FILM DISTRIBUTION
Randy Barbato
Co-founder of World of Wonder, a successful production company known for producing RuPaul's Drag Race
World of Wonder
Episode: MEET THE MINDS BEHIND RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE
Fenton Bailey
Co-founder of World of Wonder, with extensive experience in producing television content
World of Wonder
Episode: MEET THE MINDS BEHIND RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE
Simon Farnsworth
CTO at ITV
ITV
Episode: WTF IS A MEDIA CTO TODAY?
Adde Granberg
CTO at SVT
SVT
Episode: WTF IS A MEDIA CTO TODAY?
Teresa Wise
Someone from the Royal Television Society
Royal Television Society
Episode: IS WHALE TV TV'S BEST KEPT SECRET?
Jeff Harmon
Co-founder and Chief Content Officer at Angel Studios
Angel Studios
Episode: HOW ANGEL IS REVOLUTIONIZING ENTERTAINMENT
Neal Harmon
Co-founder and CEO of Angel Studios
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Episode: HOW ANGEL IS REVOLUTIONIZING ENTERTAINMENT

Hosts

Evan Shapiro
Co-host known for well-researched and provocative analyses of the entertainment ecosystem. He is often regarded as a leading voice in understanding trends and trajectories within the media landscape.
Marion Ranchet
Co-host and expert in streaming media, known for making complex media topics accessible and providing relevant, actionable insights. Her background and current perspective add depth to the discussions on media consumption.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Marion gets trampled

    I really wanted to listen to their opinion on Amazon QX for TV but this show really is about Evan making all of his points and then when those are not accepted, they just need to be restated like they are the number one imperative of the show

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    the slippery bannana
    United States6 months ago
  • Let her finish

    Evan’s smart & perceptive, but he often interrupts Marion when she’s speaking. This is a new show, so they’re still figuring out their rhythm, but this happens every episode, usually multiple times. Marion knows her stuff just as well as Evan, and he needs to stop cutting her off.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Funnelhead76
    United States7 months ago
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    5
    Dan C 2025
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Heroes

    Really interesting news and comment on media and tech with perspectives from both sides of the pond. Certainly worth 30 mins of your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffGilbert.com
    United States10 months ago
  • Don’t Miss

    I follow Evan in his substack so I am sure this will be an excellent podcast, and I know Marion will be great also. Looking forward to first broadcast on Jan 2.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Palatino15
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging format and humor between the hosts, making complex topics accessible and entertaining.
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BREAKING DOWN THE CREATOR ECOSPHERE
Q: When you look at this, there's a bit of a sense of panic because there's so many places where you can actually meet your audience, build your audience, build fandom, etc. So in your opinion, what is the best social platform for growing an audience today and why?
There is no one size fits all; to build a media or intellectual property-based business, you will likely need to be on several platforms.
HOW DISNEY KILLED BROADCAST WITH KIMMEL
Q: What does the FCC do?
Evan provides an overview of the FCC's role in regulating broadcast television and its limitations.
IS WHALE TV TV'S BEST KEPT SECRET?
Q: If you could change one thing about this industry, if you had the power of the Omnipresence, what would it be?
I would bring together European broadcasters to work collaboratively across the region.
HOW ANGEL IS REVOLUTIONIZING ENTERTAINMENT
Q: How do you get from the crowdfunding investment model to the Guild community-based model?
The Angel Guild enables over 1.5 million people to vote on projects, giving them direct input into what gets produced and ensuring their feedback shapes the content.
HOW ANGEL IS REVOLUTIONIZING ENTERTAINMENT
Q: Can you explain how your fundraising model worked and why it worked?
In 2015, a law was passed allowing regular people to invest in a startup, leading us to raise $10 million in five days and validate market interest.

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Focused on the evolving media landscape, the content dives into pressing topics related to television, streaming, and audience trends. The dynamic between the co-hosts, Evan Shapiro and Marion Ranchet, often leads to lively discussions that blend humor with in-depth analysis, making complex industry insights more approachable for listeners. The podcast distinguishes itself with its mix of expert opinion and engaging dialogue, exploring how changes in technology and viewer preferences influence the broader media environment. Noteworthy themes include the impact of community-driven content on traditional distribution models and the transformation of legacy media in the face of evolving consumer demands.

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Recent guests on The Media Odyssey include:

1. Alan Descangro
2. Justin Rebelo
3. Randy Barbato
4. Fenton Bailey
5. Simon Farnsworth
6. Adde Granberg
7. Teresa Wise
8. Jeff Harmon

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